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							  This 
				cultivar by 
				Olga Petryszyn of Indiana is a 
				hybrid of an unnamed seedling (H. 'Bengee' ×  H. 'Sagae') x H. 'Tokudama Aureonebulosa' which was registered 
				in 1999. It is a large size, upright plant that grows to 32 inches in height 
				and a width of nearly 7 feet. The leaves have very thick 
				substance, are somewhat cupped and moderately corrugated. It 
				bears very pale purple flowers in July followed by viable seeds. According to
				
							The Hostapedia by Mark Zilis (2009), "...ranks near, if not at, the top 
				of blue-leaved cultivars for its intensity of color. Added to 
				that is an impressive mound structure and thick foliar 
				substance, making this an outstanding plant for any shade 
				garden." 
							
							 From the
				
				Field Guide to Hostas by Mark Zilis (2014), "...should be included in every breeding program, 
							especially when large, blue hostas are the goal." 
				
				The New Encyclopedia of Hostas by
				Diana 
				Grenfell (2009) states: "A superb specimen or border plant. From the 
							breeder's program designed to raise hostas with 
							leaves which hold their blue color throughout the 
							summer." 
							
							
						 
  
 
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